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We caught up with Janette Lewis , Event Manager at Altus NZ , whose journey into the world of events started almost by accident and turned into a lifelong passion. What inspired you to start working in the events industry? “ I started out as a PA with a background in hospitality and hotels, and my first “big task” was organising the company meetings and conference. Turns out, I was pretty good at it, so good that it quickly became a core part of my role. As the company grew,

Meet Vanessa Wallace, a Rotorua local with 18 years of experience in event management, sponsorship, and destination promotion. Currently the Business Events Manager at RotoruaNZ, Vanessa is also a newly appointed Board Member of Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and the Chair of the New Zealand Convention Bureau Group. Through her leadership and passion, Vanessa is helping shape the future of business events in Aotearoa. Q&A with Vanessa Wallace Can you start by introd